Soccer

'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season

There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.

DAN BITTON and Hapoel Beersheba have been the cream of the crop so far through the first of two rounds of play in the Israel Premier League season.
TALIA SOMMER takes Israeli women’s soccer to new heights by joining the NWSL

Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC

; View of the game ball before a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium

#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study

United States fans with a rainbow Pride flag during the FIFA Women's World Cup Final at Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France, July 7, 2019

Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections


Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table

Beitar Jerusalem finishes first round of games in 2nd place • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa win

IGOR ZLATANOVIC scored the lone goal for first-place Hapoel Beersheba in its 1-0 Premier League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Turner Stadium.

The fashion chain unites players from rival teams in a new campaign

The British fashion brand Lee Cooper is launching a social campaign with an investment of NIS 700,000 under the slogan "UNITED BY DENIM".

Lee Cooper

US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy

"I don't need prizes. I need to save lives," Trump said. "I saved millions and millions of lives, and that's really what I want to do."

US President Donald Trump (L) speaks after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Dec 5, 2025.

Eighteen arrested for injuring dozens with smoke bombs, fireworks at Tel Aviv derby

The arrests followed a weeks-long undercover investigation that gathered evidence of a coordinated plan by organized groups of fans, according to police.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.

Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel

The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 host city poster collection. Toronto, Canada.

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

South Africa are appearing for the first time since 2010, when they drew with Mexico in the opening match but failed to reach the knockout stage.

 FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Musicians Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger perform during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

West Midlands police chief under fire for bogus intel used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

During the hearing, and according to reports in recent weeks, it transpired that some of the intelligence in the police's report included dramatically incorrect statements.

Police officer and security staff look on as protesters display banners before Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Aston Villa, in Birmingham, UK, November 6, 2025

Tribute to former hostage Rom Braslavski, late drama define an unforgettable week in Israeli soccer

Late equalizers, red cards, and coaching turmoil shaped a dramatic week across Israeli soccer.

 Former hostage Rom Braslavski on the field at Teddy Stadium on Sunday night was a powerful symbol of courage and renewal.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski visits Beitar Jerusalem for first time since being released

“A year ago, you stood here together with my family, my face, and the caption 'kidnapped.' And here I am today, after two years of hellish suffering," Braslavski told the fans at the Teddy Stadium.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa issues

"The Iranian delegation will not be present for the World Cup draw in relation to the latest status of issuing visas for the Iranian delegation", federation spokesman Amir Mehdi Alavi said.

Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025

Israeli league: Walker’s 31-point performance leads Maccabi win; Hapoel TLV undefeated

Maccabi TLV rebounded with a dominant win fueled by Lonnie Walker (31 pts). Holon's coach slammed the performance, while Jerusalem and Tel Aviv also notched crucial victories.

MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Lonnie Walker hangs from the rim after an emphatic dunk for two of his game-high 31 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 102-75 league victory over Hapoel Holon at Menora Mivtachim Arena.